Zhu Houzhao thought that after Emperor Hongzhi recovered, there would be nothing to do with him, and he would continue to be free again.

Unexpectedly, seeing that Emperor Hongzhi had recovered, he actually received a will to let him ascend the throne directly.

Being the crown prince of the prison country and being the emperor are two completely different things.

Zhu Houzhao went to Emperor Hongzhi first, and wanted to refuse, but what he got was a serious advice to him, telling him to be a good emperor.

Suddenly, he didn't have the courage to refuse.

His father had never affirmed him so much as he did today, and when he heard his father say this, he felt that he could really become a Ming Emperor.

I didn't get the answer I wanted from Emperor Hongzhi, so I had to look for Xie Zhi.

At this moment, Xie Zhi is still doing his job steadily, without the slightest eagerness to have a new emperor ascend the throne soon.

"Xie Wu, are you clear about your father's will?"

Needless to say, Xie Zhi must be clear that Emperor Hongzhi was the first to inform him of his thoughts about the Zen position.

Xie Zhi nodded in response: "Well, it's clear." ”

Zhu Houzhao was in a hurry, but said, "Then why aren't you in a hurry?" ”

Now Zhu Houzhao is a little anxious, after all, he is about to officially ascend the throne, although he is a little reluctant.

Xie Zhi replied: "What is there to worry about, the minister was an auxiliary general earlier, and now he is still an auxiliary general, and his identity has not changed, why is there anything to worry about?" In fact, His Highness does not need to be in a hurry, His Highness has been in charge of the country earlier, and it is necessary to continue to do what he has done in the past, and it is his Ministry of Rites that should be summoned, and in such a short time, everything necessary for the enthronement must be prepared. ”

Xie Zhi's consolation also had some effect on Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao's anxiety was a little less, but he was a little sullen, and said: "This palace doesn't want to ascend the throne so quickly, and if you become an emperor, you will have a little less freedom." ”

Xie Zhi was a little speechless, I'm afraid I can't find a second prince who doesn't want to take the throne like Zhu Houzhao, right?

On this topic, Xie Zhi could only persuade: "Your Highness is young and enterprising, and if you ascend the throne early, you can give the people of the Ming Dynasty a prosperous era, and Your Highness is in the royal family, so you need to take on this responsibility." ”

Emperor Hongzhi's will has been issued, and this matter has become settled, even if Zhu Houzhao is reluctant, he has to accept this fact.

"Xie Wu, my father asked you to be an auxiliary general, I believe in you, and this palace also believes in you, in the future, you have to try your best to help this palace, and deal with those old ministers who pick their noses and eyes, and this palace can't deal with them."

Emperor Hongzhi made him an auxiliary general, and only arranged for him, just to avoid those old ministers from being stubborn and obstructing some of the new policies that Zhu Houzhao would implement in the future.

To Zhu Houzhao's sincere advice, Xie Zhi also responded sincerely: "That's for sure, the minister will go to the soup for His Royal Highness, so that no one dares to commit it." ”

Zhu Houzhao is about to take the throne, no matter how familiar he was before, he still has to shoot the sycophants.

The relationship between Zhu Houzhao and Xie Zhi is already very iron, and if Xie Zhi is a slapper, Zhu Houzhao will listen to it.

Zhu Houzhao was anxious, and Emperor Hongzhi was also restless.

Every day, the courtiers asked to see Emperor Hongji.

These people saw that Emperor Hongzhi stated only one thing, Zhu Houzhao was still young, and he was not yet able to ascend the throne.

Some people also say that one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers, and the world cannot tolerate two dragons.

Regardless of the intention of these people's advice, Emperor Hongzhi looked deferential to them on the surface, but in fact, he did not change in the slightest.

In fact, these ministers are completely blind.

Now that Emperor Hongzhi's will to pass on the crown prince has been announced to the world, the subjects all know that the prince is going to ascend the throne, and they will never take back this will for any reason.

The third day of the next lunar month came soon, and Xie Zhi entered the palace early in the morning.

As an auxiliary general, he had to accompany Zhu Houzhao throughout the whole process.

In the East Palace, Zhu Houzhao has changed from a python robe to a dragon robe.

Zhu Houzhao looks like a dog, whether it is a python robe or a dragon robe, he is quite energetic.

Zhu Houzhao had been busy long ago, and he was definitely tired, and he was unwilling to take the throne, and the more his spirit was a little unsuccessful.

As soon as he entered the door, Xie Zhi asked, "What's the matter, are you ready?" The former minister is already waiting. ”

Gu Dayong on the side responded: "It's all cleaned up." ”

Xie Zhi immediately looked at Zhu Houzhao again and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, let's go?" ”

Zhu Houzhao didn't see much joy on his face, and he didn't answer, so he got up and went outside.

What a good thing is it to be on the throne Kaiyuan, as for being so sullen?

Coming out of the East Palace, Zhu Houzhao sat on top of the dragon.

got on the dragon bowl, and soon went to the Fengtian Temple all the way.

In the Fengtian Palace, not only the courtiers were waiting, but even the Hongzhi Emperor was there.

Zhu Houzhao appeared, and the ministers knelt down and saluted.

Xie Zhi followed behind Zhu Houzhao, and after entering the Fengtian Palace, he stood on top of the front.

Zhu Houzhao sat down on the dragon chair in front of him, raised his hand and beckoned, "Flatten." ”

The ministers stood up, and Xiao Jing on the side quickly took out the edict.

After having already decided to let Zhu Houzhao ascend the throne, taking out the edict now is just going through various processes.

The most important thing is that this edict also has a template.

Now I will talk about the merits of the full emperor, and then announce the new emperor's accession to the throne in the tone of the previous emperor.

Immediately afterwards, the country name for the following year was announced.

Worshipping the Taimiao Temple, worshipping heaven and earth are also essential.

This edict was not drawn up by the celebrant of ceremonies, but by Li Dongyang of the cabinet.

Emperor Hongzhi can also be regarded as a kind of acquaintance with Li Dongyang, and he is also a prodigy, Cheng Minzheng can only live in the Two Wolf Mountain Academy as a small teacher, but he can enter the cabinet.

To Emperor Hongzhi, Li Dongyang is also grateful.

When summarizing the merits of Emperor Hongzhi, it took up a long space, and a lot of it was sprinkled.

After almost a stick of incense, Xiao Jingcai finally finished reading the edict.

After that, Emperor Hongzhi made the last decree as the emperor.

The content of the will is very simple, urging the courtiers to be loyal to the king and love the people.

In a word, it is to let these courtiers support Zhu Houzhao.

Before I knew it, these people didn't want Zhu Houzhao to ascend the throne, and they could go to Emperor Hongzhi again and again.

Now it is a foregone conclusion, and no matter how unwilling they are, it is irreversible.

After that, one of the ministers went to the Temple of Heaven, the Temple of Earth and the Taimiao.

After a series of worships, a whole day has passed.

In the evening, a banquet was arranged in the Fengtian Temple, and all the courtiers ate together.

It wasn't until late at night that the banquet was over.

At the end of the banquet, Zhu Houzhao was officially enthroned as emperor.

......

During this whole day, Zhu Houzhao's busy feet did not touch the ground, but Emperor Hongzhi read the edict in Fengtian Palace, and then returned to the West Palace, where he now lives.

It is far from the yamen of the previous dynasty, and it is a quiet place.

If you make up your mind not to prepare for those things that can be done in the previous dynasty, it is also a good place to live here.

Emperor Hongzhi has already taken the throne, and Empress Zhang has also moved over with him.

Empress Zhang is estimated to be the happiest queen in all dynasties, and she doesn't have to intrigue with the concubines of the three palaces and six courts, and her son will be on the throne naturally.

Now I can live a few ordinary days like ordinary couples.

Glory and wealth are enjoyed, and comfort is also enjoyed...

"Now that Zhao'er is also on the throne, why don't I take you to see the splendid mountains and rivers of my Ming Dynasty?"

Since Emperor Hongzhi fell seriously ill, Empress Zhang didn't care about those glory and wealth, if she could grow old with her loved ones, everything would not matter.

Empress Zhang seemed very happy and responded: "Okay, I don't know where Your Majesty plans to take your concubines?" ”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled mildly and said, "We can go wherever you want." ”

Since she is taking Queen Zhang out to play, of course, where to go is up to Queen Zhang.

After thinking for a while, Empress Zhang spoke: "How about going to the clouds?" The concubine heard that there is a good name for Saibei and Jiangnan in the clouds, and it is also a place where His Majesty has been, so why don't we go there first. ”

Emperor Hongzhi asked Empress Zhang to choose a place out of sincerity, after Empress Zhang decided on the place, Emperor Hongzhi did not refute, and responded: "Okay, then we will go there, prepare today, and we will set off tomorrow." ”

Emperor Hongzhi now has no burden, and he can travel as soon as he says.

When he was packing up his things, Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling's brothers arrived.

Seeing this, Zhang Heling said, "Sister, what are you doing?" ”

Zhang Heling is now sitting at home counting money, but he doesn't get into trouble as often as he used to.

Not only did the ministers in the court gradually forget about this uncle, but even Empress Zhang no longer had to worry about this unreliable younger brother.

Zhang Heling asked about the lovely person, but Empress Zhang didn't hide it, and responded directly: "Your Majesty will take me out for a walk." ”

"Where to go?" Zhang Heling was surprised.

Empress Zhang was disgusted and said, "Be steady, in the clouds." ”

Zhang Heling understood and responded: "In the clouds? Thank you for going? ”

He is not sure about this topic, although Emperor Hongzhi said that he would take her out, but he really didn't know who was with him.

Empress Zhang replied truthfully: "I don't know, Your Majesty didn't say it!" ”

Zhang Heling got up in a hurry and said: "If you bring Xie Zhi, then he will bear the food and drink expenses along the way, if you don't bring Xie Zhi, the minister will take it." ”

For Zhang Heling's ups and downs, Queen Zhang has always been resentful.

Now that Zhang Heling has opened his mouth like this, it has made Queen Zhang a little confused.

Empress Zhang was a little surprised, but said, "What do you mean by this?" ”

His younger brother used to be very unproductive, not to mention spending it on others, but he was reluctant to give it to himself.

Zhang Heling explained, "Let's go together, I took all the expenses, Your Majesty must be out of the micro-service this time, right?" Even if it is a micro-service to go out, it will definitely cost money, Your Majesty doesn't need to take a copper plate, I am out. ”

Zhang Heling looked very atmospheric, but Empress Zhang was not calm, and hurriedly stopped him and said, "You are with us?" ”

Empress Zhang actually didn't want this younger brother to follow.

I finally have the opportunity to spend a few days in the world of two, who wants to bring this light bulb.

"Sister, are you still unwilling?"

Empress Zhang's reluctance was obvious, and ten people could see it.

Empress Zhang didn't reply, Zhang Heling turned around and said, "I'll go to find Your Majesty." ”

Although Empress Zhang didn't stop Zhang Heling, she had already made up her mind, if Emperor Hongzhi responded, she would have to talk to Emperor Hongzhi afterwards, so that Emperor Hongzhi would refuse the matter.

They also have silver, can they afford to take Zhang Heling as a burden?

After a moment's effort, Zhang Heling returned.

As soon as he came back, he said sullenly: "Your Majesty disagrees, then sister, I won't go, I have three hundred taels here, take it too, you have saved money all these years, and you must not have saved much money, so don't save the money you should spend when you go out." ”

For the three hundred taels of silver handed over by Zhang Heling, Empress Zhang really couldn't react for a while.

What's wrong with her brother today, he took the initiative to take so much silver.

When Empress Zhang was suspicious, Zhang Heling immediately said: "Sister, you don't know that it's true that Fumin Bank makes money, and now I have at least five hundred taels in my account every day when I sit at home." ”

If you don't dare to do anything, then you don't have to feed so many people in your family.

Except for those subordinates who usually serve food and clothing, the rest can be disbanded.

Only to feed these people, plus their daily expenses, fifty taels a day is enough.

The rest can be saved.

As for how Fumin Bank made a profit, and why she could make so much money by putting money in it, Empress Zhang did not know the twists and turns.

But what Empress Zhang knew was that the Fumin Bank was opened by the imperial court, and doing business with them was the right way.

As long as her brother can make money from the right path, he doesn't want to make trouble for her again.

Empress Zhang didn't have any silver, and said, "The silver in this palace is enough to spend, so you can take these back." ”

Zhang Heling gave it sincerely this time, dropped the silver, raised his feet and left, and after walking a few steps, he replied: "Sister, don't worry about things in Beijing when you go out with Your Majesty, I will take care of my family, and I won't give the prince any more trouble, ah no, Your Majesty will make trouble." ”

Zhang Heling is also a little self-aware, knowing that he will make trouble for others from time to time.

Zhang Heling insisted on keeping the money, and Queen Zhang took it too.

For so many years, for the sake of Zhang Heling's affairs, he has always felt a little ashamed of Emperor Hongzhi.

Now that she can hand over Zhang Heling's three hundred taels, she is also a little proud.

.....

Zhu Houzhao was busy with the matter of ascending the throne the day before yesterday, and participated in the morning court early the next day.

After the early dynasty, I heard Xiao Jing say: "Your Majesty, the emperor took the queen mother to Weifu for a private visit." ”

"What?" Zhu Houzhao was still a little dazed at first, but he woke up when he heard this.

"The emperor took the queen mother's micro-service for a private visit." Xiao Jing thought that Zhu Houzhao didn't hear it, so he replied.

"Did you have a private visit to Weifu?" Zhu Houzhao is anti-can.

What's the matter, he's tired and half dead here, and his father took his mother to play?

His father wasn't like that, huh? In the past, they were not very diligent and only slept for two or three hours a day, why did they differ so much after this illness?

After a while, Zhu Houzhao said again: "Where are you going?" ”

Xiao Jing followed Emperor Hongzhi, and he really suddenly heard the place they were going.

It's just that Emperor Hongzhi obviously doesn't want anyone to know where they went, so he still doesn't want to say anything.

Xiao Jing shook his head and replied, "The slave doesn't know. ”

Zhu Houzhao scolded and said urgently: "Xie Wu, call Xie Wu quickly." ”

After going down to the court, Xie Zhiben waited to see Zhu Houzhao and had nothing to say to him.

After all, his office is too far away from the palace, and it is not easy to make a round trip.

After waiting for a long time, seeing that Zhu Houzhao had been talking to Xiao Jing, and he didn't mean to call him to stay, Xie Zhi thought that maybe Zhu Houzhao had something to tell Xiao Jing to do.

Although their relationship is extraordinary, they can't let Zhu Houzhao inform him of everything, right?

Even if Zhu Houzhao believed him and was willing to tell him everything, he didn't want to know.

It's enough that he's been able to come so far in his life, but he doesn't want to rebel or something.

Xie Zhi was about to leave, only to hear Zhu Houzhao calling loudly from behind.

Since he heard it, Xie Zhi could only stop and walk to Zhu Houzhao's side, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, what's the matter?" ”

Zhu Houzhao pulled Xie Zhi and said, "The father and the queen mother have paid a private visit. ”

It's a good saying, but everyone knows that Emperor Hongzhi is taking Empress Zhang to play.

Otherwise, what is the strength of a private visit by the Emperor Taishang who has just taken the throne.

Zhu Houzhao was surprised, and Empress Zhang was also a little surprised.

Emperor Hongzhi is a decent person, how can he do such a crazy thing?

Xie Zhi was still thinking about it, and Zhu Houzhao immediately ordered, "Xie Wu, you go quickly, you quickly catch up with the father and the queen mother, and find out where they are going?" ”

Zhu Houzhao didn't have the intention of interfering with Emperor Hongzhi in doing this, he was just worried about Emperor Hongzhi's safety.

After Zhu Hou obeyed the instructions, Xie Zhi did not act immediately, and said: "Your Majesty, the minister's opinion is still not to chase, since the emperor wants to take the queen mother to see the great rivers and mountains of the Ming Dynasty, let them go, and order Dongchang and Jinyi Wei to protect it secretly. ”

Emperor Hongzhi wanted to take Empress Zhang to play, but Zhu Houzhao intervened too much and didn't have much effect.

After Xie said this, Zhu Houzhao nodded and said: "What you said is also reasonable, as long as you know that the father and mother are safe, they want to go out, let them go, I liked to ride and shoot at the beginning, and a group of ministers have advised my father for this topic, and my father and mother have fully supported me, and now that my father and mother have what they want to do, how can I intervene." ”

Zhu Houzhao's free and easy personality is inseparable from Emperor Hongzhi's doting on him.

As far as Xie Zhi can see, Emperor Hongzhi is also concerned enough about Zhu Houzhao.

"Xiao Jing, you and Mu Bin sent more people to pay attention to the movements of the father and the queen mother, and protect them along the way."

Zhu Houzhao ascended the throne, and Xiao Jing's order could only be Zhu Houzhao.

Regarding this matter, Xiao Jing actually mentioned it to Emperor Hongzhi that he wanted to step down, but Emperor Hongzhi did not respond.

Now that Zhu Houzhao has just ascended the throne, even if he wants to be important to the people around him, he has to re-cultivate.